The clinical effectiveness of various adhesive systems: an 18-month evaluation

Oper Dent. 2013 Mar-Apr;38(2):134-41. doi: 10.2341/12-110-CR. Epub 2012 Aug 23.

Abstract

The aim of this clinical trial was to compare the clinical performance of three different adhesive systems over 18 months in noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs). Thirty patients, with at least three noncarious cervical lesions, were enrolled in the study. One operator randomly restored a total of 90 lesions with resin composite (Herculite XRV). The restorations were bonded with either Optibond FL (OF), three-step total-etch; Optibond Solo Plus (OS), two-step total-etch; or Optibond All-In-One (OA), one step self-etch. The restorations were clinically evaluated at baseline and after six, 12, and 18 months using the eight United States Public Health Services criteria. Data were analyzed using Friedman and Wilcoxon signed ranks tests (p<0.05). After 18 months, the retention rate was (OF) 96.5%, (OS) 93.1%, and (OA) 89.7%. Differences among the three adhesive systems for evaluated criteria were not observed in comparison of the mean Alfa score percentages. There was a significant increase in marginal discoloration for (OA) adhesive after 18 months compared with baseline (p=0.011). Other restoration criteria had no statistically significant differences among the three adhesives (p>0.05). With the exception of marginal discoloration, the clinical effectiveness of three types of adhesive systems in NCCLs was acceptable after 18 months. However, using the one-step self-etch adhesive may lead to some marginal discolorations.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Color
  • Dental Bonding
  • Dental Caries / classification
  • Dental Marginal Adaptation
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Dentin Sensitivity / classification
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents / chemistry
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Methacrylates / chemistry
  • Middle Aged
  • Resin Cements / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Tooth Cervix / pathology*
  • Tooth Wear / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Dentin-Bonding Agents
  • Methacrylates
  • OptiBond FL
  • OptiBond Solo Plus
  • Resin Cements
  • Herculite XR